Members Darren Brosowski Posted January 7, 2016 Members Report Posted January 7, 2016 This is the sort of story that everyone new to an industrial machine needs to read!!!!! There is so much to learn and I often compare it to learning to drive and maintain a car. I'm about a month and a half in my 3200. I couldn't be happier! It does open up a lot of possibilities for sure. I got pretty good at hand sewing, and got the machine. While it will make things a TON faster, there is a pretty big learning curve there as well. Adjusting tensions, using different thread sizes/needles, learning how to feed the machine in a difficult seam, and not getting it to skip a stitch because you forced it. It's not bad, but here's old Murphy for you; you sample will come out beautiful, and your project will have the hiccup. Good luck, be sure to post up your progress. BTW, Wiz is the man! He is a wealth of knowledge, and I thank him for all of his help as well. Quote
CowboyBob Posted January 7, 2016 Report Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) l2bravo, It's been reported to me that IF you talk to your machine nice BOTH when you make your sample & when you move on to the finished products you'll have much nicer results!! Edited January 7, 2016 by CowboyBob Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 7, 2016 Moderator Report Posted January 7, 2016 l2bravo, It's been reported to me that IF you talk to your machine nice BOTH when you make your sample & when you move on to the finished products you'll have much nicer results!! Lisa Sorrell would agree. Not only does she talk to it, she even plays certain music for her curved needle machine when she prepares to sew on it. A happy machine sews better and doesn't break needles. Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members TinkerTailor Posted January 8, 2016 Members Report Posted January 8, 2016 Lisa Sorrell would agree. Not only does she talk to it, she even plays certain music for her curved needle machine when she prepares to sew on it. A happy machine sews better and doesn't break needles. Don't tell me you have never smacked one upside the head while cursing....Its standard operating procedure in computers........ Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Moderator Wizcrafts Posted January 9, 2016 Moderator Report Posted January 9, 2016 Don't tell me you have never smacked one upside the head while cursing....Its standard operating procedure in computers........ I'm sorry TinkerTailor, I can't let you do that ... Quote Posted IMHO, by Wiz My current crop of sewing machines: Cowboy CB4500, Singer 107w3, Singer 139w109, Singer 168G101, Singer 29k71, Singer 31-15, Singer 111w103, Singer 211G156, Adler 30-7 on power stand, Techsew 2700, Fortuna power skiver and a Pfaff 4 thread 2 needle serger.
Members l2bravo Posted January 9, 2016 Members Report Posted January 9, 2016 Wiz, I take a different route. I curse, and swear at it all times, that way it never gets comfortable. It will seek shelter in a sewing machine home soon I am sure. Quote
Hockeymender Posted January 9, 2016 Report Posted January 9, 2016 Once I realized all my machines are females, I began to treat them accordingly and my sewing difficulties have diminished dramatically. Quote Regards, Joe Esposito www.hockeymenders.com instragram: @hockeymenders.com
Members eglideride Posted January 10, 2016 Author Members Report Posted January 10, 2016 Used the my new CB3200 to line the guitar strap that I was working on with some goatskin. Took my time- pleased with my first attempt. Much more to learn...burnish the edges should be the only thing left to do... Quote
CowboyBob Posted January 10, 2016 Report Posted January 10, 2016 Great looking belt !! Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members dikman Posted January 11, 2016 Members Report Posted January 11, 2016 The more you learn, the more you realize how much more there is to learn........ Belt looks great, you're off to a good start. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
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